I was late to the party in learning about the Grande Lash Class Action lawsuit (here). In fact, I bought a mini-tube of Grande Lash just before news hit about the hormones in the Grande Lash and other lash and brow growth formulas like RapidLash, a longtime favorite of mine. The controversial ingredient at the …
City Lips Sale Almost Over!
I am so sorry because the City Lips two for one sale is almost over. It happened while I was on vacation, and I thought it went from 3/23-3/26. Silly me! If you are still up and thinking of ordering, check it out the City Lips Sale here. Again, a million apologies!!
“The Best Makeup for Older Women” via Readers Digest
How are your holiday preparations going? Though Christmas may not officially be my holiday, it is the big one for most of my friends! I am way behind on gift wrapping and sending out cards. So that’s what I am going to be doing tonight! Instead of writing my own post, I am including a …
Lust or Must: GrandeLASH or RapidLash?
For the past two years, I haven’t been wearing mascara very often. As a result, I stopped using lash growth serum. I literally forgot about it. I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links In one of my posts several weeks ago, I mentioned that my friend, M., pointed out her eyelashes to me one afternoon …
The Glow Up Challenge from Thenfrw.com
Every now and then, I get asked to provide beauty tips for various blogger roundups. Usually I am asked to submit a few sentences, a paragraph at the most. It’s easy, and it’s something I enjoy doing. And truth be told, it gives me and Never Say Die Beauty a little more exposure. Informational Links …
How I’m Dealing With Maskne Even At My Age!
Maskne or acne that occurs from wearing a mask for extended periods of time can strike anyone, regardless of age or skin type. My skin is very dry, especially in winter, but that hasn’t protected me from getting the occasional blemish from wearing a mask. PR Samples, Affiliate Links I’ve mentioned a number of times …
Glam It Up w Ardell Easy to Apply Magnetic Liner & Lash, Accent Size
I find most false lashes tricky to apply. Also most false lashes are too big for my eyes, and I have to trim them. As a result, I seldom wear them. However, Ardell’s new Magnetic Liner & Lash (the 2nd version with Magnetic Eyeliner) that I wrote about a couple of months ago here have …
My First Experience with Lash Tinting
Next week, I’m having cataract surgery. They only do one eye at a time. So my right eye is first, and my left eye a month later, if everything goes well with the right eye. I’m a nervous Nellie, even though everyone says it’s no big deal (except my doctor who feels that every surgery …
One of My Handiest Cosmetic Tools and End of July Fashion Flash
Cosmetic and Kitchen Scoop The end of the month for me means getting ready to share the cosmetics that I’ve used up. I am almost at the bottom of Tony Moly Green Tea Watery Essence (reviewed here). I really, really like this wonderful lightweight hydrating essence, so I want to get out every last drop. …
Lip Blushing: Is It For You?
While I was waiting for my appointment at the ophthalmologist today, I was browsing through the June 2019 issue of ELLE magazine. I came across an article by Kate Foster about a new-to-me beauty procedure, “Lip Blushing”. I googled lip blushing, and it appears that lip blushing, a form of permanent makeup, has been around …
RecueHer Essentials: Perfect Gift for Graduates, Travelers, Moms on the Go
Last week, I received the coolest little kit that arrived just in time for my trip this week! RESCUEHER. It’s a small vegan leather dopp kit style bag for women that comes with a detachable silver chain in case you want to carry it as a shoulder bag or crossbody. The bag itself comes in …
Repairing My Broken Powder Highlighter
Last Friday, I showed you the new Wet N Wild Color Icon Rainbow Highlighter Unicorn Glow that I had been waiting for but that arrived with the powder completely smashed into chunks of all sizes. I was very disappointed. I called Wet N Wild customer service and sent them a photo of the damaged item. …
Taking Care of My Hands and Nails
The summer is usually the best time for my nails and hands, but as I get older I still have a few nail and hand challenges even in the warm weather. Blaine Labs RevitaDerm 40 In the warm weather, my peculiar skin problem, exfoliative keratolysis, comes back. We often think about skin having problems …
FOTD Featuring Copper Colored Makeup
It’s been ages since I did a Face of the Day post. Yesterday I was playing around with a pigment eye shadow that I bought a couple of weeks ago, and I decided to write about it. I just got my hair recolored, and it is a bright but deep copper shade. I decided to …
Giveaway Winner, Darshana Shoutout and Beauty Spotlight Team Roundup
PUR Cosmetics Giveaway Winner First off, congratulations to Lorraine F., the winner of the PUR Cosmetics 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 4-in-1 Pressed Powder Mineral Makeup! I hope Lorraine’s mom who is going to be the lucky recipient of this gorgeous silvery compact enjoys it. 😀 If you didn’t win and want to pick up one …